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Comprehensive Islamic Studies

Deepen your knowledge. Engage the tradition.

Stage 2 of the Alimiyyah · Open to sisters and brothers

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Duration
2 or 3 years
Days
5 days a week
Starts
January
Ages
16+
Learning
On site and online
Fee
£900 a year

Overview

The second stage of the Alimiyyah Programme gives learners a broad, structured and in-depth understanding of the core Islamic sciences. Centred on classical Arabic texts, it covers complete Qur’an translation, Hadith studies, Islamic law (Fiqh), Islamic theology (‘Aqīdah) and the principles behind the tradition: Uṣūl al-Fiqh, Uṣūl al-Ḥadīth and Uṣūl al-Tafsīr.

Students learn not only the content, but how Islamic knowledge is derived and applied, building both understanding and critical insight. The course runs over 2 academic years for sisters and 3 for brothers.

Entry requirements

  • Completion of the Arabic Intensive course or similar.
  • Able to dedicate the course learning hours, with a passion for studying the Islamic sciences.

Subjects

  • Qur’an translation
  • Hadith studies
  • Islamic law
  • Principles of Qur’anic exegesis
  • Principles of Hadith
  • Principles of Islamic law
  • Islamic creed and theology
  • Logic and Kalam
  • Skills and training

By the end

  • Translating the Qur’an and Ahadith
  • Accessing and understanding a wide range of Arabic Islamic texts
  • A foundation in Islamic creed and theology
  • Grounding in the methods of jurisprudence, tafsīr and hadith classification
  • The skills and confidence to serve the community as khatībs, teachers or mentors

Study days

On site
Mon, Wed and Fri
Online
Tue and Thu

Learners must be available for occasional seminars on weekends, arranged with prior notice.

Qualification

A diploma in Comprehensive Islamic Studies, which allows learners to enrol on the Advanced Islamic Scholarship course.

Fees

£900 for the academic year, paid one of three ways.

Annuallyone payment
£900
Termlyfour payments, on the first day of each term
£225
Monthlytwelve payments, on the first Monday of each month
£75

Fees are subject to change.

Ready to begin?

Complete the application form and we’ll be in touch about an interview. Questions? Email alimiyyah@nusratulislam.org.

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Next stage: Advanced Islamic Scholarship

Where next

The full programmeAll three stages side by side.Questions and answersFees, class times and who it’s for.AdmissionsEmail or call the Alimiyyah team.